Caribbean Bruschetta With Shrimp And Scallops Recipes

BUTTERFLY SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake shrimp according to package directions and keep warm. Slice baguette into as many slices as you have pieces of shrimp. Use one of the garlic cloves to rub over one side of each slice of bread. Brush the garlic rubbed side with olive oil. Set aside. Finely dice remaining garlic. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the tomatoes, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic and basil. Salt and pepper to taste and set aside. Working in batches, add the baguette slices (oil side down) to a large hot skillet and cook until browned around the edges. Remove from pan. To Serve: Top each baguette slice with a small spoonful of the tomato mixture and a piece of the shrimp. Garnish with a basil leaf. Serve immediately.

CARIBBEAN BLAZE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp (use deveiner). Finely chop the onion. Core and slice green and red peppers into 1/4-inch strips. Peel and mince garlic cloves.
• Using a 12-inch, deep stir-fry pan, over low heat, melt butter and coconut butter. Add garlic, onions, oregano, salt, cumin powder, and hot red pepper sauce. Cook at low heat for approximately 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add shrimp and red and green peppers and stir-fry over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomato puree and Sherry. Cook at medium heat uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Tightly pack 1 cup of cooked white rice into a medium bowl and turn the bowl upside down over the center of a large round serving dish, releasing the rice in its bowl shape. Arrange shrimp around the rice. Peel and slice kiwi into half moon shapes and use as a garnish.
• Voila! Turn the music on and enjoy a relaxing Caribbean feast!

SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and boil the broccoli, over high heat, uncovered for a minute or until just cooked through. Drain, refresh under cold water and pat dry. Peel the shrimp cut through the indentation in the back, devein if the back looks dirty, halve then cut them cross-wise into 1-inch pieces. Lightly toast or grill your bread how many slices of bread you toast depends on the size of the bread. Center the grilled bread in the middle of two dinner plates.
• Heat a large heavy skillet until hot. Swirl in the olive oil for 10 seconds to heat up. Add the bell peppers and saute, stirring continuously, for 1 minute or until they begin to get tender. Add the broccoli, shrimp and garlic and saute briskly, tossing continuously for a minute or until the shrimp are barely cooked. Add the white wine and cook until almost evaporated. Stir in the red pepper, season to taste with salt and remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley and spoon over the bruschetta.

ROUND 2 RECIPE - SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice the rolls into 1/4-inch pieces on the diagonal. Put them onto a baking sheet and bake them, turning once, until they are golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes.
• In a bowl combine the shrimp, tomatoes, basil pesto, and salt and pepper, to taste. Put a tablespoon of the mixture onto each piece of bread and serve.

GRILLED SCALLOPS TOPPED WITH BRUSCHETTA ON TOAST

Steps:

• Combine bruschetta ingredients. This can be done several hours in advance. Set aside.
• Combine scallop ingredients and marinate for about 15-30 minutes.
• Grill scallops until done -- do NOT overcook. We use a pan with holes made for the grill, but can also put on k-bobs. Alternatively can sear inside in a skillet.
• Meanwhile, drizzle a SMALL amount of oil on bread slices and toast until golden and crispy. Can toast in toaster oven or on grill.
• Place one scallop on each toast slice. Top with bruschetta. Garnish with basil sprig.